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Linkedin is quite good I would say. Some of the benefits I have seen with it are:
1) Recommendations that you cannot advertise in your CV are available for ready viewing on linkedin
2) People who have worked with me/know me/like working with me can give me a buzz if I fit a requirement in their company
3) And obviously all the benefits of social networking (actually more than that....keeping in touch with your old colleagues is one of the most difficult thing as job takes you all over the world and you cannot add your Director or VP on Facebook but can surely on linkedin).
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My friend showed me how to use the search option productively. Just type "recruiter + <your profession>" and it will show up a list of companies and their HR recruiters.
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Linkdin operates the world's largest professional network on the Internet with more than 90 million members in over 200 countries and territories.
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I personally like it. It keeps you inspired at least...

Some of my acquaintances who went to INSEAD for example became very active on LinkedIn once they landed in France =)

I guess it does add a new dimension to networking...
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I'd say the negatives just aren't really there.

LinkedIn is basically a resume + your connections. If there's anything on your resume that you don't want other people to see, it shouldn't be on your resume to begin with. Likewise for your connections.
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Linked in is an excellent source if you have a vast network, which is something that you can build at bschool. I think past other social networking sites linked in has really tried to corner the market on working professionals rather than pictures from the bar with your mates. just my 2 cents
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This post reminds me of this video - https://blog.networkhippo.com/linkedin-d ... nny-video/
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I have received many interview offers through LinkedIn. Recruiters seems to use LinkedIn a lot.
Whether you use it or not, I think it is good to create a profile and leave it on there. :)
Just like I use Facebook -- I don't log on to Facebook often, but I have a profile created anyway. :)
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Well it is quite effective and also it useful for all the people who are job holders and are employed because it is useful for hem and moreover i don't see any benefit of this player.
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2 benefits:
1. Links your friends and acquaintances in your professional life. Can help in future job changes and career advice.
2. For searching jobs.
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find it strange! I use facebook to stay in contact with former colleagues
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